Kanako stands alone in her class, lacking the camaraderie of her peers, who are prone to gossiping and labeling her a "downer." This is a striking contrast to her former self - a cheerful, outgoing girl who took great pleasure in flashing her smile during her early school years. Unfortunately, everything changed when Eiji, a fellow student and younger brother of her school tutor, made a disparaging comment about her smile, calling it "fugly." This insult had a profound impact on Kanako, who stopped smiling for two years. Now that Eiji has returned to town, what will become of her?
